Lisbon

Parque Eduardo VII

Formal park with expansive views down toward the city and water from Miradouro Parque Eduardo VII. Home to the wonderful Estufa Fria greenhouse gardens.

Panteão Nacional

Igreja do Santa Engrácia

This is one of the most striking buildings in Lisbon. Its tall dome and white facade makes it a real landmark in Alfama/Eastern Lisbon. Excellent views from the rooftop terrace. Construction began in 1681, then halted until the dome was added in 1966 and then converted to the National Pantheon. Amália Rodrigues, queen of fado, is buried here, and fresh roses can be seen on the tomb. The church also has wide viewing platform on the rooftop all around its dome. Excellent panorama of the river and surroundings. No elevator.

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, platform 10:00-18:00 (closed Mondays, shorter hours in winter) · €4

Ajuda Botanical Gardens

Jardim Botânico da Ajuda

The botanical garden of Ajuda is one of the oldest gardens in Europe and is considered the first in Portugal. After the earthquake that occurred in 1755, the homeless Portuguese royal family decided to build a new royal residence at Ajuda but also gardens around it. This 10-acre garden was laid out in from 1858-1873.

Daily 09:00-20:00 (summer), 09:00-18:00 (winter) · €2 · Entry 2EUR

Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara

Mirador

Excellent panorama from the lovely terrace/garden on top of Elevador da Glória and northern corner of Bairro Alto.

Free

Jardim da Estrela

Jardim Guerra Junqueiro

A 4.6 ha English-style garden with Romantic inspiration. You can find many plant and bird species here.

Daily 07:00–00:00 · Built 1882 · Wheelchair accessible

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Good viewpoint in Alfama uphill from the cathedral along tram route. Lovely view over rooftops and river.

Free

Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

Portugal's impressive national art collection, including 14-19th century European painting, artefacts of Portuguese contact with the East and Africa and a collection of ecclesiastical treasures. Highlights include Dürer's St Jerome, Hieronymus Bosch's Temptations of St Antony, Nuno Gonçalves' Adoration of St Vincent, and 16th century Japanese paintings of Portuguese traders.

Tue to Sun: 10:00-18:00; Closed Mon · Normal: €6.00

Zambeze

A Mozambique restaurant on a "miradouro", viewing spot, offering a great view of the river, the Baixa area, and beyond. An elevator can bring you up and down the deep slopes, making it easily reachable from the nearby Baixa area.

Lisbon Botanical Gardens

Jardim Botânico

A hidden gem. It was created several hundred years ago, by a King of Portugal at the time of the Discoveries. The story goes that this King wanted one of every type of plant in the world, and although that's unlikely, there is a huge collection dating back by three or four centuries which is worth checking out. And there's something quite eerie about seeing plants or huge trees from completely different climates growing next to each other in apparent harmony. A great place to take a picnic: this green oasis is completely surrounded by city but even the city sounds filter out.

Daily 10:00-17:00 · Entrance €5 adults, discounts for kids, seniors and students

Praça do Comércio

This magnificent plaza, facing the river, is the beginning of Lisboa's downtown. It is also known as 'Terreiro do Paço', meaning 'Grounds of the Palace', relating to its function before the Great Earthquake of 1755. The upper floors of the yellow buildings surrounding the square are mainly used as government offices, while the lower floors often contains cafés and restaurants. King Josef I, who ruled during the reconstruction of Lisbon, is seen as a mounted statue in the middle of the square, while the arch facing north is a tribute to the explorer Vasco da Gama.

Monsanto Forest Park

Parque Florestal de Monsanto

A municipal protected forest, the largest green patch in the city, covering almost 10 km². It offers a well-diversified, tree-covered area. 50 ha is set aside as the Ecological Park, which runs an interpretation centre, with space for permanent and occasional exhibitions, and a Centre of Multimedia Resources.

Gulbenkian Music

The Gulbenkian Foundation has its own symphony orchestra and ballet group. There are also two stages operated by the foundation. One major auditorium inside the main building, and an outdoors stage in the nearby Gulbenkian Gardens.

Portas do Sol

A cafe and bar on a "Miradouro", viewing spot, and thus offer a spectacular view over the Alfama rooftops down to the river.

Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 · Wheelchair accessible

Parque Florestal de Monsanto

Monsanto Forest Park (Portuguese: Parque Florestal de Monsanto) is a municipal forest in Lisbon, Portugal, the largest green space in the city, covering over 900 hectares (2,200 acres). It offers a well diversified tree-covered area to the Portuguese capital. Many species were introduced in the Monsanto Hills (Serra de Monsanto) during the reforesting period.

24/7 · Built 1934

D'Bacalhau

Specializing in cod, they also serve steaks and other fish. It's along the river with nice views from the upstairs dining room.

Daily 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 · EUR 13-17

Estufa Fria

É constituída por três ambientes diferentes, a Estufa Fria, a Estufa Quente e a Estufa Doce, sendo que os dois últimos são envidraçados e permitem a existência de plantas que necessitam de mais calor e humidade.

Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 · Heritage listed

Ponte 25 de Abril

This sister bridge of the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge was designed by the same architect in 1966 to connect Lisbon with the Setubal peninsula across the Tagus (Tejo) River. Formerly known as the Salazar Bridge, it was renamed after the Carnation Revolution which, on 25 April 1974, ended the dictatorship.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

One of the best museums in Lisbon. Created from the personal collection of the art and artifact collector Calouste Gulbenkian. The collection include Egyptian artefacts; Islamic and oriental art; paintings by masters such as Rembrandt, Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Cassat; and a large collection of objects made by the Art Nouveau jeweler René Lalique. Gulbenkian was an Armenian born in the Ottoman Empire who, through his investments in Iraqi oil, became one of the wealthiest men of his time. During a journey he fell ill and had to seek medical attention in Lisbon. He fell in love with the city and decided live out his final days there. After his death his immense collections were organized into this museum. The Gulbenkian Gardens which surround the museums and foundation building are worth a visit in and of themselves, as a little oasis in the middle of downtown Lisbon. They're free and open sunrise to sunset.

Wed–Mon 10:00–18:00, closed Tue · €10, ages 13–30 & 65+ €5, ages 0–12 free

Castelo de São Jorge

St. George's Castle

Humans settled on this hill as early as the 8th century BCE, and the first fortifications date from the 1st century BCE. Before the Portuguese conquest in the 1147 Siege of Lisbon, the site was successively occupied by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors. Sights within the castle include the permanent exhibition of archaeological artefacts with an emphasis on the 11th- and 12th-century Moors, ruins of the former Royal Palace of Alcáçova, a garden with native forest species, and a camera obscura showing the city's sights. The castle offers great view over the city and the river. If you have the energy, get there by walking from downtown, going through the fantastic old neighbourhood of Alfama.

Mar–Oct: daily 10:00–21:00, Nov–Feb daily 09:00–18:00 · EUR 15, ages 13–25 EUR 7.5, disabled or seniors 65+ EUR 7.50, children under 12 free; guided tour EUR 5

Teleférico do Parque das Nações

Teleférico da Expo, Telecabine Lisboa

An aerial tramway built for Expo '98. It operates between the Oceanarium and the Vasco da Gama Tower and offers excellent views of the fairgrounds, the river, the bridge, and beyond.

Summer 10:30–20:00, spring & autumn 11:00–19:00, winter 11:00–18:00 · Adults EUR 6.50 one-way, EUR 8 round-trip; kids 4–12 EUR 4.50 one-way, EUR 5.50 round-trip; kids 0–3 free

Jardim Garcia de Orta

A pleasant riverside garden with sculptures and other artworks.

Jardim Botânico de Lisboa

Foi plantado no séc. XIX, na antiga cerca do Colégio Real dos Nobres, para apoiar o ensino da Botânica e Princípios de Agricultura. Está integrado no Museu Nacional de História Natural da Universidade de Lisboa e constitui um valioso mostruário de

09:00-20:00; Oct 01-Mar 31: 09:00-17:00 · Entry 5 EUR · Heritage listed

Parque Mayer

Parque Mayer is a theatrical and entertainment district in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Originally created as a summer amusement park, it at one time had four theatres, although one was demolished in 2015 and another has not been used since 1992. Successive proposals have been made for upgrading the area, but none has yet come to fruition.

Jardim do Príncipe Real

O Jardim França Borges, assim designado em homenagem ao jornalista republicano do mesmo nome, é também conhecido por Jardim do Príncipe Real. Inspirado no modelo romântico inglês, é de destacar o monumental e secular "cedro-do-Buçaco", ex-libris

Jardim Gulbenkian

Os jardins Calouste Gulbenkian localizam-se em todo o redor da Fundação do mesmo nome. A Fundação dispõe de salas de espetáculos e áreas de exposições e do Centro de Arte Moderna, com biblioteca e restaurante/bar. Os jardins foram construídos n

Heritage listed

Jardim do Arco do Cego

O Jardim do Arco do Cego pode ser considerado exemplar face aos grandes desafios urbanos do Século XXI em termos de mobilidade. Toda a área se apresenta plana e contínua, não existindo sequer descontinuidades entre as vias e o relvado. Os caminhos s

Tapada das Necessidades

Como o nome indica, trata-se de um espaço verde murado, quase totalmente coberto por uma mata e sujeito a Regime Florestal. Em 1742, D. João V mandou construir uma ermida maior, um convento e um palácio para sua residência, por aquisição de terras

Apr-Sep: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Apr-Sep: Sa,Su,PH 10:00-19:00; Oct-Mar: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Oct-Mar: Sa,Su,PH 10:00-18:00 · Free entry

Jardim Cesário Verde

Jardim bastante arborizado, de pequenas dimensões, contemporâneo da construção das Avenidas Novas. Foi, recentemente, objeto de importantes de obras de requalificação ao nível do arvoredo e dos equipamentos, bem como a renovação do sistema de re

Jardim Constantino

Jardim de bairro típico da Lisboa delineado nos finais do século XIX, tem o nome de Constantino José Marques de Sampaio e Melo, um dos mais notáveis produtores de flores artificiais da época. O Rei dos Floristas, como foi chamado, era famoso em Pari

Tapada da Ajuda

A sua génese remonta a 1645 como Tapada Real de Alcântara, quando o rei D. João IV assim o determinou. Depois da mudança de residência dos reis para os altos da Ajuda, após o Terramoto de 1755, passou a designar-se por Tapada da Ajuda. Em tempos pa

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